The After Dinner Books evening book discussion group has been meeting monthly at Liverpool Public Library since 1990. It always welcomes newcomers to its lively conversations about books. Contemporary fiction, classics, short story collections and works of nonfiction are discussed.

The group meets on the first Thursday of the month at 7pm except for January and July. Upcoming books for discussion are available at the Checkout Desk about one month before the scheduled discussion. Ask at the desk to obtain a copy of the next After Dinner Books selection. You are also welcome to purchase the books at bookstores or borrow them from friends. Pick up a copy of our next discussion book and help us make our next book discussion a memorable one!

Thursday Morning Book Klatch The Klatch is a discussion group that typically meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 11 a.m. except in June and December. All participants help in the selection of books to be read. Newcomers are welcome to join at any time and participate in our spirited exchange of thoughts and opinions.

Selected books are available for checkout at the Circulation Desk about one month before the discussion date. Please checkout, borrow, or buy a copy of the next book and join us for a cup of coffee or tea and some lively conversation!

Book Club Bags from the Library"Book Club in a Bag" kits are available from the Liverpool Public Library. Each bag contains 12 paperback copies of a single title, an author biography and interview, a list of discussion questions, and other materials that can be checked out for 6 weeks.

Book Club Kits from the Central Library Onondaga County Public Library Book Club Kits, available from the Central Library, feature 12 paperback books and a reader’s guide with discussion questions. Kits have a six-week loan period.

Reading Group Choices Recommendations from book group members, librarians, booksellers, literary agents, publicists, authors, and publishers.

Book discussion groups can be formed by groups of friends, coworkers, and other acquaintances. All that's required is a love of reading and exchanging ideas, and a willingness to try books selected by the group that one might not normally select on one's own. Two or three people who have an interest can build a book discussion group if each one agrees to invite other friends or acquaintances. Placing an ad in a publication such as a newsletter published by your church, school district, or place of employment would be another means of recruiting fellow readers.
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Leading a Book Discussion

Book discussion groups usually have a leader or moderator to keep the discussion on target and make sure every member has an opportunity to contribute. The moderator may want to prepare an opening comment or question to launch the discussion, and be prepared with other questions or observances should the discussion lag or become bogged down on one particular aspect of the story.